Heating and cooling account for about 56% of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes.
Initiative Guides Hawaii to the Path of Energy Independence
With 90 percent of its energy coming from oil, Hawaii is the most oil-dependent state in the nation. The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative is an ambitious plan to reverse that. Outlining a combination of increased energy efficiency and renewable energy sources the HCEI maps out a path toward achieving the state’s goal of meeting at least 70 percent of its energy needs from clean energy by 2030.
Making Smart Windows Smarter
This new type of glass that could drastically help you control the temperature of your home. "Smart windows" could save 1 quadrillion BTUs of energy each year – more than 1 percent of the nation’s annual energy consumption, or more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.
San Francisco Turns Up The Heat In Push To Eliminate Old Boilers
San Francisco’s extensive stock of multifamily properties is getting some critical assistance in replacing old and inefficient boilers with new, high-efficiency heating systems using Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds.
Breakthrough Berkeley Mist Sealant Technology: Potential to Save Americans $5B Per Year
Air duct system leaks cost Americans $5 billion every year. A simple mist now on the market -- developed by Berkeley Lab -- can seal thousands of leaks in 4 to 8 hours, saving a home owner on average $600 to $850 a year.
